Deborah Cristal serves as Senior Executive Vice President of Operations at 24 Seven, where she oversees business strategy, talent delivery, and team performance across seven major U.S. markets, including San Francisco, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, and the Metro D.C. area. A proven operational leader, Deborah has played a pivotal role in 24 Seven’s national expansion and sustained growth since joining the company in 2006.
Deborah began her journey with 24 Seven by launching the Orange County office, quickly following with successful expansions into Los Angeles and the marketing, digital, and creative division of the San Francisco office. Over the past 15 years, she has built and led some of the company’s most impactful teams and cultivated long-standing relationships with key clients.
Prior to joining 24 Seven, Deborah held executive roles in the staffing industry, including Regional Vice President of Consulting Services at Robert Half and Vice President at RemX IT. She is passionate about advancing women in the workforce and continues to champion community engagement through her work with Women in Technology and volunteer initiatives, including resume workshops and food bank partnerships.
Deborah holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas and speaks on topics related to workforce development, women in technology, and leadership in recruiting.